Social Media

If you didn’t post it on social media, did it even happen? Social media is an umbrella term for platforms that enable users to post media (images, text, videos) to the platform and interact with other users. While specific motivations may vary, the general purpose of social media is to publicly share an aspect of your life. On Facebook that may be a misinformed political rant, on Twitter a witty remark about a viral topic, on Instagram a #humblebrag snapshot of your recent vacation, on TikTok a lip-sync video or cringe-y attempt at a new dance trend. Social media is also a major way to get news (accuracy varies wildly) learn about new trends, stay in touch with friends, and read/view apologies by influencers and celebrities who did something stupid on said platform.

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This website lets you see how conspiracy theorists fall down the YouTube rabbit hole
This website lets you see how conspiracy theorists fall down the YouTube rabbit hole

The easiest way to start meditating is now in... Snapchat?
The easiest way to start meditating is now in... Snapchat?





Facebook's TikTok rip-off launches new privacy concerns this August
Facebook's TikTok rip-off launches new privacy concerns this August

Someone registered the domain for that Bitcoin address from the big Twitter hack
Someone registered the domain for that Bitcoin address from the big Twitter hack

I tried to go viral on TikTok in 24 hours – 24 Hour Challenge
I tried to go viral on TikTok in 24 hours – 24 Hour Challenge

Dataminr helped cops surveil Black Lives Matter protesters, report finds
Dataminr helped cops surveil Black Lives Matter protesters, report finds


Facebook’s own audit scorches the company for 'significant setbacks for civil rights'
Facebook’s own audit scorches the company for 'significant setbacks for civil rights'

Twitter is building a 'subscription platform,' and paying for tweets might be a thing
Twitter is building a 'subscription platform,' and paying for tweets might be a thing

Instagram's 'Pinned Comments' feature is now available to everyone
Instagram's 'Pinned Comments' feature is now available to everyone

Facebook criticized for toothless 'PR exercise' following ad boycott
Facebook criticized for toothless 'PR exercise' following ad boycott

Twitter and Facebook tell Hong Kong authorities to get bent (for now)
Twitter and Facebook tell Hong Kong authorities to get bent (for now)

Instagram and WhatsApp are tainted by Facebook's BS. Delete them.
Instagram and WhatsApp are tainted by Facebook's BS. Delete them.

#BlackLivesMatter saw tremendous growth on social media. Now what?
#BlackLivesMatter saw tremendous growth on social media. Now what?



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